Sarah Pitarra, DDS Blog

March has been set aside as National Nutrition Month. It’s the result of a coordinated effort between doctors, dietitians, nutritionists and scientists to present the public with reliable and effective information they can immediately implement into their lives. The ultimate goal is to boost overall health, but your local dentist has a special interest in the process as well. That’s because the higher the quality of food you eat, the better oral health you can expect to have. As you continue reading, you’ll get some simple yet effective tips!

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This Valentine’s Day, instead of spending money on flowers and chocolates, why not take the time to fall in love with your smile? Your teeth are important for more than just chewing. They are also influential in your self-esteem and how others view you. If you’ve been putting your dental health on the backburner, why not recommit to it this month? You can love the smile you see in the mirror by taking the time to visit your dentist regularly to enjoy a healthy smile that lasts.
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Each year, dentists watch as their patients forgo the use of their dental insurance benefits. Understanding that preventive care is one of the most crucial and beneficial forms of treatment, it can be difficult to see so many lose hundreds or thousands of dollars because time, fear, and even money stands in their way. If you are one of these individuals who don’t make the most of your dental plan, stop the vicious cycle now by hearing from a cosmetic dentist who explains what you can do to maximize your benefits and save money in the process.

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Is your smile ready for all the weddings, graduations, and vacations you’ll go to this summer? If not, you might be self-conscious about all the people you’ll see and all the pictures that will be taken at these events. There’s no need to worry when your dentist in Corpus Christi can help restore your self-confidence. Here are 5 ways that cosmetic dentistry can get your smile ready for this summer.

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Did you know that in one study by the CDC, over 90% of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 were found to have at least one cavity? Dental problems are all too common, but fortunately there’s plenty you can do to fight back. Seeing as May is National Save Your Tooth Month, it’s the perfect time to brush up on good oral habits. Here’s how you can protect your pearly-whites – and how your dentist in Corpus Christi can help in a worst-case scenario.

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With the new year comes the desire to change and become better. What do you want to accomplish this year? What goals do you want to reach? Unfortunately by February many resolutions fall by the wayside. Instead of making resolutions that are difficult to keep or aren’t significant, here are 5 resolution ideas that you can easily stick to and that will help you improve your oral and overall health. (more…)

The end of the year is just around the corner, which means you’re probably getting used to the colder weather and the shorter days. However, it’s not only a time for festive decorations and family reunions. Many people don’t realize insurance benefits they once had, particularly dental benefits, will not be usable in the new year. That’s why now is a more important time than ever to get scheduled and make the most out of your benefits.

To learn how to get started, keep reading this post from a dentist in Corpus Christi!

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Dentistry is a business; your oral healthcare provider has to be aware of the costs of running a practice and do their best to make wise monetary decisions. However, some dentists become so focused on the bottom line that they lose sight of the big picture. They start to see their patients as chores to be checked off a list rather than as people who need compassionate, personalized care. Dr. Sarah Pitarra, your dentist in Corpus Christi, is different. She truly appreciates every patient who comes to her and wants to establish long-term relationships with them.

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